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WorksheetsNature of Science pt 2
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When a another scientist does someone's experiment to see if the results are valid?
a)
repetition
b)
replication
c)
experimental method
d)
controlled variable
2.
Scientists frequently repeat the experiments of others scientists. Why is this important in science?
a)
Scientists often ask each other for help in performing experiments.
b)
Replication of experiments helps to confirm and verify results.
c)
Scientists frequently perform other scientists’ experiments in order to practice their technique.
d)
Repeating experiments is an effective way to make sure a laboratory is in optimal condition.
3.
Caira reads in a science journal that replication and repetiton are so important, but she did not understand the difference between them. Which of the following best explains the two terms?
a)
Repetition is when a scientist repeats an experiment; replication is when a scientist conducts an experiment on genetic material.
b)
Repetition is when a scientist does the same experiment a number of times; replication is when other scientists reproduce a scientist’s experiment.
c)
Repetition is when a scientist publishes in more than one scientific periodical; replication is when another scientist reproduces another scientist’s results.
d)
Repetition is when a scientist commits an error in an experiment the first time and must repeat it; replication is when a scientist repeats an experiment to make sure it is valid.
4.
Dr. Smith has been reading about another scientist’s research in a physics journal. He plans to do these experiments himself and see if he gets the same result.
a)
repetition
b)
replication
5.
Josue goes to Silver River each week for 4 weeks and collects 5 samples of water to test the pH.
a)
repetition
b)
replication
6.
An environmental group contacts Nina to get her procedures so that they can check her results.
a)
repetition
b)
replication
7.
Kevin was mixing a batch of glue and borax solution to make silly putty and discovered a new substance that glows in the dark. He gave Ja'nay his specific amounts of ingredients and the steps of his procedure. He asked Ja'nay to try the experiment to see if she gets the same results.
a)
repetition
b)
replication
8.
Ms. Spiers has taught Mini Bear to run a maze. She thinks that the hamster will go faster if she puts its favorite treat at the end. She has the hamster run the maze ten times with the favorite treat and ten times with a regular food pellet. She uses a stopwatch to measure how long it takes for the hamster to get to the reward.
a)
repetition
b)
replication
9.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
d)
Not vital when using an argument
10.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
11.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
12.
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
13.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
14.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
15.
"More districts should wake up to the benefits of later bells" is the USA Today article's:
a)
Reasoning
b)
Evidence
c)
Claim
d)
Opinion
16.
"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
17.
What does Evidence mean?
a)
All scientific data that supports your claim
b)
An opinion
c)
Statement you believe to be true
d)
A statement of an opposing argument
18.
What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?
a)
19 mL
b)
35 mL
c)
24 mL
d)
1.9 mL
19.
What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?
a)
8.5 mL
b)
7.5 mL
c)
8 mL
d)
.1 mL
20.
The Independent Variable is represented on which Axis?
a)
A
b)
X
c)
B
d)
Y
21.
The Dependent Variable is represented on which Axis?
a)
A
b)
X
c)
B
d)
Y
22.
What is the Dependent (responding) Variable in this graph?
a)
Plant Growth
b)
Growth (cm)
c)
Hours
d)
15
23.
What was the dependent variable in this experiment?
a)
Force
b)
Stretch Distance
c)
Type of Spring Used
24.
What was the independent variable in this experiment?
a)
Force
b)
Stretch Distance
c)
Type of Spring Used
25.
Identify the dependent variable:
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.
A study was done to find if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.
a)
The car
b)
The distance the car took to brake
c)
The different tire treads
d)
The drive
26.
Identify the independent variable:
The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.
The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.
a)
The bean seed
b)
The amount of water provided daily
c)
The amount of sunlight they're exposed to daily
d)
How tall they grow by the end of the experiment
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